Valparaiso, Illinois
1917 - 2015
Rev. Monsignor Ferd J. Melevage, 97, passed away on March 31, 2015 at Life Care Center of Valparaiso. Born in Port Carbon, PA, on May 31, 1917 to the late Simon G. and Susan Melvage. In 1940 his father Simon, who was a builder, moved his family to Gary, IN.In 1932, after completing 3 years at St....
Read MoreMsgr. Melevage visited my mother often on first Fridays while Senior Priest at St. Paul Parish. After her death he visited me to offer his condolences. I considered it a blessing to have him associated with our parish. Elizabeth (DeNicola) Misch
Elizabeth Misch
April 10, 2015 | Valparaiso
Monsignor was such an inspiration to all of us because he did more than preach the Word -- He lived it!
jane melevin
April 08, 2015 | Tinley Park, IL
To Judy Melevage, the Melevage family members, and friends of the Msgr...
When I was 19 and my darling mother was dying of cancer...Msgr. came over from our parish, Notre Dame, and talked to her, in her death bed, about the blessings of suffering, heaven and eternal life, as a beautiful next step from this life...I am sure Ferd is experiencing now, what he told us that day, back in 1972.
He was an honest, caring, devoted soul and at our time of need, he had the courage to spiritually...
Donna Kavanagh
April 08, 2015 | Long Beach, IN
Uncle Ferd, you always valued family and life. I could spend hours listening to your stories. Your devotion to Our Lord is amazing! May you find peace and comfort now. Your job here is complete. Thank You for always loving us. Love, Laurie and Family
Laurie Karagas
April 07, 2015 | Hopewell Junction, NY
Wonderful man, beautiful soul, inspiring, great teacher, a priest I'll never forget. My sympathy to his family.
Colleen
April 06, 2015 | Valparaiso, IN
Uncle Ferd,
We will miss your love for all our families, your leadership and your amazing humor!
I can only sum it up with this beautiful quote:
We begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
- Author Unknown
Bernadette & Ewaldas Pakalniskis
April 06, 2015 | Valparaiso, IN
Uncle Ferd,
We will miss your love for all our families, your leadership and your amazing humor! I can only sum it up with this beautiful quote:
We begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
- Author Unknown
Bernadette & Ewaldas Pakalniskis
April 06, 2015 | Valparaiso, IN
Father Melevage took me to my first opera, and instilled in me the love of music. My condolences to his family.
Mary Beth Constant Bishoff
April 06, 2015
I never had the pleasure to meet Monsignor Melevage, but his signature was always on my report card. I wondered who this monsignor was and what he looked like. My condolences to his family.
Blanca Aranda
April 06, 2015 | Schererville, IN